'Him looking forward to things gave us something to focus on. We needed that, not to forget, but something to distract us.'

Jake has previously spoken about going into a 'downward spiral' following the loss of his dad and brother in quick succession.

Happier times: Lisa said Jake's appearance on The X Factor helped her cope with the loss of her youngest son

Downward spiral: Jake has previously admitted he would 'drink [him]self stupid' in an attempt to 'get away and try to hide' following the loss of his father and brother

He admitted he would 'drink [him]self stupid' in an attempt to 'get away and try to hide' rather than burden people with his grief.

The singer originally found fame on The X Factor in 2012, but returned to give the competition a second shot in 2014 before finding more success in reality TV series I'm A Celeb immediately after.

Jake has also found love with the daughter of his former jungle companion Carl Fogarty, Danielle.

Tragic: Paul (right), who separated from Jake's mother Lisa before his diagnosis, passed away just over eight years ago. Oliver (left) contracted a different type of bone cancer two years later, aged 19

The couple moved in together in April 2015 after meeting in February following his jungle appearance, on which he came runner-up to ultimate champion Carl.

On the chance meeting, Jake said: 'It was great because he was my mate then we obviously met, and in February we kinda started…

'Well, we said let’s be boyfriend and girlfriend.'

In love: Jake has found love with the daughter of fellow I'm A Celeb star Carl Fogarty, Danielle